Sullivan's Travels: Turkey (and more) for Thanksgiving weekend

Friday

Nov 17, 2017 at 8:00 AM

Lots and lots to do for Thanksgiving weekend.

… The Natick Lodge of Elks, 95 Speen St., will hold its annual Thanksgiving Day Breakfast on Nov. 23 from 6-9 a.m. They would like to invite all Natickites along with Natick Redhawks supporters to have a great breakfast before cheering on the Redhawks as they again face the Framingham Flyers at Memorial Field. The breakfast is $7 for adults and $4 for children 6-10.

… The Ordway family, with a big assist from Roche Bros., will hold their annual Thanksgiving dinner on Nov. 23 at noon at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Central Street. All are welcome to attend this free event.

… Thanksgiving weekend will include Small Business Saturday on Nov. 25, and Holiday Lighting on the Common on Nov. 26 from 2-5 p.m. Nov. 26’s activities will begin with “Journey with the Nutcracker” at Impulse Dance on Summer Street. Santa will be arriving via fire truck to the Common around 2:30 p.m. In addition to having photos taken with the big guy, there will be Victorian carolers, ornament decorating, free refreshments and the lighting of downtown at dusk.

Notes:

… The Friends of the Morse Institute Library have a “Book Nook,” an ongoing book and DVD sale. The Nook occupies the former display shelves in the lobby. Speaking of the library, they’re open until 6 p.m. Fridays (and now open at 1 p.m. on Sundays).

… Join the Natick Elks today. For information, contact Mike Enright at 508-283-4148 or mike48enright@gmail.com. You may also visit www.natickelks.org for information on the lodge, including programs and events.

… The Lincoln Café at the Community-Senior Center has resumed its regular schedule of Monday-Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Also, the Friends of the Senior Center are seeking crafters for the annual Holiday Fair on Dec. 9 at the center. Call 508-647-6540, ext. 1915, for information.

… The 2018 Oldtown Photo calendar is now available at several locations, including the Eliot Church, Bacon Free Library and the Morse Institute Library. For more information, visit www.oldtowncalendar.org, or theoldtowncalendar@gmail.com.

… Nearly 40 veterans, along with spouses and caretakers, came to Kennedy Middle School for the 15th annual Veterans Breakfast. The veterans shared breakfast and stories, and a lot of fun, with the eighth-graders.

… Sunny but cold over Veterans Day weekend. A good crowd braved the chill for the parade in the morning, and the Veterans Dinner in the evening at the main fire station.

… Had a chance to trudge up the Cochituate (almost) Rail Trail to see the work being done on the bridge across Route 9. Some fencing has been installed, but it’s not ready yet. Patience, patience…

For the weekend:

… The Farmers Market has started its indoor market season in the Common Street Spiritual Center. Come on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. for food, crafts, music and more.

… Kids Connect will sponsor its annual Arts and Artisans craft show on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Morse Institute Library.

… St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Central Street, will hold its annual Holiday Fair on Nov. 18 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The event includes local artisans, silent auction, children’s crafts and the Thanksgiving pie sale. Outside crafters are welcome; full tables are $50, half-tables are $25. For information, email Miriam Kimball at weeze21@aol.com. Proceeds from the event will benefit the church’s outreach programs.

And just beyond:

… Pasta Night has returned to the Sons of Italy lodge on Washington Avenue. Stop by on Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. for all-you-can-eat pasta, salad, dessert and more; proceeds from Pasta Night benefits the lodge’s scholarship fund. For Nov. 22, it’s penne; and Nov. 29, it’s chicken parm.

… The Natick Historical Society will offer the following programs for November — Nov. 20, 2 p.m., “Natick’s Praying Indians and John Eliot,” Natick Community-Senior Center, 117 East Central St. Join NHS member Richard Subber for an illuminating discussion of Natick;s early history; Nov. 21, 1 p.m., History Book Club, “Thanksgiving: Biography of an American Holiday” by James W. Baker, Community-Senior Center. Free. Copies of the book are available at the Bacon Free Library.

… The 32nd season of Open Door has begun. Come to Sherrill Hall at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, East Central Street, from 5:30-7 p.m. for a free meal and a chance to meet friends old and new. Open Door takes place Thursdays from September through June.

… The A Cappella Singers, a MetroWest women’s chorus, is holding its annual Holiday Concert on Dec. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Fisk Memorial United Methodist Church, 106 Walnut St. The chorus was formed more than 50 years ago and is directed by George Sargeant. The program includes Vivaldi’s Gloria, and Christmas and Hanukkah music. Soloists are Molly Shibley, Ann Powers (both from Natick), and Betsy Lindsey, from Framingham. There will be a reception following the concert. Tickets are $15 or $12 for students and seniors. For more information or to reserve tickets, go to www.theacappellasingers.org, or contact us at info@theacapellasingers.org, or call Betty Hood at 781-444-5963. Tickets are also available at the door. New members will be welcome in January.

… Sign up for the annual Jingle Bell Run on Dec. 3 at 10 a.m., with start and finish at the Brown School. Proceeds benefit the Natick Service Council and A Place to Turn. For information, visit http://natickjinglebellrun.com/

... The Friends of the Morse Institute Library will hold a Holiday Children's Book Sale/Bake Sale on Dec. 10 from 1-4 p.m. in the library's Community Room. The sale will be limited to children's and tween books (ages 8-12). All children's and young adult books will be 50 cents each. All proceeds benefit the Friends.

… Fisk United Methodist Church, 106 Walnut St., will present “The Christmas Story … Live on the Lawn” on Dec. 16 at 4:30 p.m. The story will be narrated, with music and actors, outside, then come inside for a carol sing, hot chocolate and cookies. For information, call 508-653-1674, or email fiskoffice@fiskumc.org.

… TEDxNatick seeks speakers to present at TEDxNatick on Jan. 20. TEDxNatick’s theme is “Stories That Inspire,” so whether the content of the talk is science, technology, design, entertainment, psychology, community engagement or individual achievement, the talk should inspire a broad audience. We particularly cherish creativity and local speakers with compelling stories. You may nominate another person or yourself for the audition process by providing the information outlined at the website on the Speaker Nomination tab. For more information, visit www.tedxnatick.org or email info@tedxnatick.org

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